YONEX NanoRay 800

**jeffchan** · 10-20-2012, 01:57 AM

Originally Posted by samsudds

Bad news...AJ only got NR800 4U/G4. Need to wait for 3U/G5

Hi how much aj offering?

**AZbadman** · 10-20-2012, 03:20 PM

What string did you use and at what tension? Your evaluation is flawed.....

**CarbonexFan** · 10-20-2012, 03:39 PM

First batch over here were all 4U rackets. I know this will not suite me, so I've ordered the 3U-G4 one. Now I have to wait for the next batch which will be at the end of the year. First impression holding the racket is that it feels light, but not the same as the NS9900, which is the ultimate head light racket for me. Also heard from a NS9900 player that the racket did not play the same as the NS9900 and sold it already. Maybe really have to wait for the next big thing...

**Mark A** · 10-20-2012, 04:51 PM

My "badminton brother" has acquired the NR800 (along with the NR500 and 600, and the I-Slash, incredibly), so I should be reviewing soon

.

**demolidor** · 10-20-2012, 06:57 PM

Originally Posted by CarbonexFan

First batch over here were all 4U rackets. I know this will not suite me, so I've ordered the 3U-G4 one. Now I have to wait for the next batch which will be at the end of the year. First impression holding the racket is that it feels light, but not the same as the NS9900, which is the ultimate head light racket for me. Also heard from a NS9900 player that the racket did not play the same as the NS9900 and sold it already. Maybe really have to wait for the next big thing...

Kind of silly in the first place to expect a 4U to be similar to a 3U isn't it? (by NS9900 player)

**concretemad** · 10-20-2012, 08:26 PM

Originally Posted by concretemad

i just got hold of one. this thing is going to be following nr700s footstep....failure.

i don't think i can put up a proper review so a comparison with other similar racket will let the reader some insight into it.

im an intermediate player, tested it for 2hrs.

nr800 3ug5 nbg98 25lbs
ns9900s 2ug5 nbg98 25lbs
ns9000 3ug5 nbg98 25lbs

smash power ns9900>ns9000s>>>nr800
defense ns9000s>ns9900>>nr800
drive ns9000s>ns9900>nr800 KING OF DRIVE???
clear ns9900>ns9000s>nr800

the lack of head weight is so prominent till it almost like a ns6000.

now u know why there only 9pgs for yy high end after months.

it may get better after more play time but for now IT IS REALLY THAT BAD!

Originally Posted by AZbadman

What string did you use and at what tension? Your evaluation is flawed.....

flawed? why is that so? english writing not good perhaps.
not really want to bad mouth yy product but yy seems to chunk out really lousy stuff this 1-2yrs.
have u tried a victor SWORD?

btw i own this thing. not that i borrow fr someone and claim it is lousy and those in my bag are super 'stiff' and next day it is out in 'buy and sell'.

**concretemad** · 10-20-2012, 08:31 PM

and do u guys notice that nr800 has the light weight words on shaft on top of head light balance. ns was never 'marked' with light weight. light weight head light racket?

u sure u want one?

**visor** · 10-20-2012, 08:34 PM

Originally Posted by concretemad

and do u guys notice that nr800 has the light weight words on shaft on top of head light balance. ns was never 'marked' with light weight. light weight head light racket?u sure u want one?

btw what bp is yours with string and grip?

**concretemad** · 10-20-2012, 09:26 PM

not sure how to measure. can u guide?

**demolidor** · 10-21-2012, 03:13 AM

Originally Posted by concretemad

and do u guys notice that nr800 has the light weight words on shaft on top of head light balance. ns was never 'marked' with light weight. light weight head light racket?

u sure u want one?

They "always" put it on series with 4U versions. Voltric, Armortec also have ultra light weight on the shaft.

Just balance the racket on your finger (or thinner, like a ruler) and remember the letter(s) where it is balancing

. Then measure, straight, from the buttcap.

**concretemad** · 10-21-2012, 04:35 AM

string with replacement grip bp 288

original grip removed

**taz4000** · 10-21-2012, 08:50 AM

Any real difference between Japan Version and AS Version, both 3UG4 and both Made in Japan?

There is a 100 dollar price difference in Australia

**Shinichi** · 10-21-2012, 09:02 AM

Both made in Japan but dont know if there are any real difference

**visor** · 10-21-2012, 09:46 AM

Originally Posted by concretemad

string with replacement grip bp 288original grip removed

tks... seems balanced, not too headlight

**demolidor** · 10-21-2012, 12:38 PM

Originally Posted by visor

tks... seems balanced, not too headlight

For a strung racket without the original grip, seems quite headlight to me actually. Depends on the replacement grip and wrapping perhaps ...

**pohleong** · 11-03-2012, 05:25 PM

Bought a nanoray 800 on impulse.
My first session with the new toy wasn't too good.
Whilst it is definitely a superior control racket and gives me the confidence to direct the shuttle to anywhere I want on the court, its lack of smashing power is concerning.
Anyone else tried this racket and help me resolve this problem of lack of smashing power?
I will keep playing with it still......